TOM MEIGHAN IN NEWCASTLE

TOM MEIGHAN IN NEWCASTLE

The RIVERSIDE – NEWCASTLE – OCTOBER 1ST 2024

New album ‘Roadrunner’ sees Tom returning at full throttle with album opener ‘Use It Or Lose It’, followed by lead single ‘White Lies’ which, “explores the idea of what truth is.”  ‘Silver Linings’ takes the pace down, ‘We Can Do It’ is a stadium ready banger and ‘Better Life’ finds Tom at his most reflective:  “Sometimes I look around / For what’s already by my side / Been aiming at the stars / When they’re reflecting in your eyes.” The second half of the album ramps up the pace again with themes of love, passion and madness. The album closes with the vulnerable, fan favourite ‘Would You Mind’, originally released as a free download but has become an anthem at Tom’s live shows and repeated requests for inclusion on the next album have been answered. “This song has a life of its own, you see it when you see grown men and women singing every word with open arms and tears in their eyes. Maybe sometimes we should all ask for a little help.” 

Performing for large festival and arena crowds is where Tom Meighan is at home. He’s a captivating frontman, empowered by every square foot of the stage when he performs. His latest live show is an unapologetic rock set from start to finish. Yes, it’s tempered by some more mature material – proving that Tom can do tender as well as tumultuous – but he now brings fresh life to even those Kasabian classics that liberally pepper his set. And his brand-new bangers smartly retain those terrace style chanting choruses, those danceable guitar riffs, and a stadium worthy groove too.

Following a stomping, packed out tent at Isle of Wight Festival last month he will continue to play live throughout the summer, including a show with Richard Ashcroft at Audley End on 3rd August, before setting off on a 13-date UK tour this autumn. Details below. 

Joining Tom in his band are keyboardist/guitarist Bnann Infadel, bassist Ele Lucas, lead guitarist Chris Haddon, guitarist Brodie Maguire and drummer Gareth Young. 

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